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S.1618: SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced Sept. 22, 2011
- Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2011 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to extend through FY2012 the eligibility period for benefits under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act for certain aliens and victims of trafficking. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a diversity immigrant VISA petition fee of $25, which...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Sept. 22, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |